Exploring Visible and Invisible Differences and Similarities in Couple Therapy

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Publication Title

Journal of Family Psychotherapy

Volume

27

Issue

3

First page number:

215

Last page number:

220

Abstract

Interracial couples continue to grow in numbers, though there has been little research aimed to understand the experiences and unique challenges of this population. Among these challenges are stressors associated with the interplay between cultural differences and similarities. In this paper, we present an intervention called the visible invisible grid, that can be used to help interracial and intercultural couples discuss their invisible and visible differences and similarities. To illustrate the intervention, a case example is provided along with contraindications and clinical implications. © 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Keywords

Couple therapy; diversity in therapy; heterogamy; homogamy; intercultural; interracial; intervention

Language

English

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